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Ethnic Studies

ES 204 - Chicano(A)/Latino(A) Cinema

Description: This course examines the cinematic representation of diverse experiences of Latinos/as (Chicanos/Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans) in the United States in historical and social contexts. By exploring gender, race and ethnicity in the United States, students consider how these matters influence the perception of U.S. Latinos/as, people of color, through the medium of cinema. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Fall 2026

Requirement Designation: GS: Arts and Humanities + U.S. Ethnic

Liberal Studies Essential Skills: DIV, DIVP, GENS, GENS, LIBS, LIBS